What is the meaning of contractionary monetary policy?

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contractionary monetary policy is a policy to restrict the growth of money and credit in the economy. See also monetary policy.

Barry Goldsmith
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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). contractionary monetary policy. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/contractionary_monetary_policy/definitions/1150688
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